Motorcycles are reliable, gas-friendly, and fun to ride, however, motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable on the road. When involved in an accident, riders are subject to severe or catastrophic injuries from direct contact with the road and obstacles. If you or a close family member suffered motorcycle accident injuries in Carrollton or the surrounding area, call GreeningLaw for experienced representation from a Carrollton motorcycle accident lawyer.
Why Choose GreeningLaw for Your Carrollton Motorcycle Accident Attorneys?
At GreeningLaw, our personal injury lawyers in Carrollton understand the devastating effects of motorcycle accident injuries on the victim and their families. The sad reality is that most motorcycle accidents directly result from a negligent driver. We can help you demand financial accountability through the following advantages:
- Representation by a team with over 40 years of experience in Texas injury law, traffic laws, and the comparative negligence insurance system
- A law firm with a sensitive approach that upholds an injury victim’s human dignity while making an assertive and compelling claim for their full compensation
- The advantages of a full legal staff behind your case as well as the dedicated attention of your motorcycle accident attorney
- We believe in trial readiness while also seeking a settlement so you’re unlikely to see a courtroom
- A free confidential consultation with a board-certified attorney in a firm rated in the prestigious publication, “Super Lawyers”
We offer contingency-based payment, so you only pay for our full legal service after we recover your compensation.
Common Injuries In Carrollton Motorcycle Accidents
When an exposed motorcyclist has an accident involving a standard car weighing an average of 4,000 pounds, the motorcyclist faces the greatest risk of injuries. Motorcycles account for a small portion of users on the road, but represented 14.6% of fatalities and and 3.5% of injuries among road users in 2022. Common injuries in motorcycle accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Single or multiple fractures
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Knee injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Burns
- Severe abrasions (road rash)
- Lacerations, contusions, and soft-tissue injuries
- Facial and dental trauma
Tragically, some motorcycle accidents end in wrongful death. If your loved one suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident in Carrollton, the wrongful death lawyers at GreeningLaw will assist you with filing a wrongful death claim for compensation and a sense of justice.
What Causes Most Motorcycle Accidents In Carrollton?
Motorcyclists must follow all traffic and helmet laws in Texas and take all reasonable measures to avoid accidents. Unfortunately, a motorcyclist cannot control the actions of negligent drivers. Common causes of motorcycle accidents include the following:
- Speeding drivers
- Distracted drivers
- Drivers who fail to yield the right of way to a motorcyclist
- Impaired drivers
- Drivers who make unsafe lane changes
- Aggressive drivers
- Car-dooring accidents
In other cases, a different entity could be liable in a motorcycle accident claim, including a negligent road maintenance agency for failing to repair a pothole or loose gravel, a road construction crew for failing to clear debris, or the manufacturer of a defective motorcycle part. Our Carrollton car accident attorneys are experienced in seeking accountability for negligent drivers.
What Can I Get From a Motorcycle Accident Claim In Carrollton?
No two motorcycle accidents have the same impact on the victim, and no two compensation recoveries are identical. The amount of compensation you recover aligns with the scope of your economic and noneconomic damages. Common damages in Texas motorcycle accident claims include:
- Property damage to the motorcycle
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future income loss
- Diminished earning capacity (due to disability)
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Compensation for other damages that might apply, such as loss of limb, scarring, diminished quality of life, loss of enjoyment of life, or PTSD
Your attorney will carefully evaluate your damages to calculate the largest amount of compensation recoverable in your claim.
Call the Carrollton Motorcycle Accident Lawyers at GreeningLaw
You don’t have to balance your healing and recovery process with navigating a challenging endeavor like a motorcycle accident claim. Instead, reach out for the skilled legal representation available to you at GreeningLaw today so we can take action.